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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.73, 1,013.99 and 646.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.73, 1,013.99 and 646.50 is: 889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.73 : 1,013.99 = 646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.73/1,013.99 = 646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.73x = 1,013.99 × 646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.73x = 655,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,541.30/736.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.80

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