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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,019.58 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,019.58 and 655.14 is: 903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,019.58 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,019.58 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,019.58 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 667,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,967.64/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.78

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