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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,019.08 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,019.08 and 656.13 is: 905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,019.08 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,019.08 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,019.08 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 668,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,648.96/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.84

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