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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.60, 1,011.10 and 651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.60, 1,011.10 and 651.86 is: 894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.60 : 1,011.10 = 651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.60/1,011.10 = 651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.60x = 1,011.10 × 651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.60x = 659,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,095.65/736.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.78

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