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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,019.25 and 656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,019.25 and 656.27 is: 906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,019.25 = 656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,019.25 = 656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,019.25 × 656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 668,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,898.10/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.03

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