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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,017.45 and 659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,017.45 and 659.76 is: 908.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,017.45 = 659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,017.45 = 659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,017.45 × 659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 671,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,272.81/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.62

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