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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.92, 1,010.14 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.92, 1,010.14 and 651.16 is: 893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.92 : 1,010.14 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.92/1,010.14 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.92x = 1,010.14 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.92x = 657,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,762.76/735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.80

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