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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,014.92 and 650.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,014.92 and 650.56 is: 894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,014.92 = 650.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,014.92 = 650.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,014.92 × 650.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 660,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,266.36/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.19

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