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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.40, 1,016.52 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.40, 1,016.52 and 658.64 is: 909.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.40 : 1,016.52 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.40/1,016.52 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.40x = 1,016.52 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.40x = 669,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,520.73/736.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.18

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