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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,014.93 and 647.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,014.93 and 647.18 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,014.93 = 647.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,014.93 = 647.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,014.93 × 647.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 656,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,837.32/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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