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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,014.76 and 647.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,014.76 and 647.05 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,014.76 = 647.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,014.76 = 647.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,014.76 × 647.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 656,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,598.84/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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