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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,017.18 and 656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,017.18 and 656.86 is: 907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,017.18 = 656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,017.18 = 656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,017.18 × 656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 668,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,144.85/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.51

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