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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,105.56 and 665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,105.56 and 665.84 is: 997.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,105.56 = 665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,105.56 = 665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,105.56 × 665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 736,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,126.07/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.03

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