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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.14, 1,020.46 and 657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.14, 1,020.46 and 657.14 is: 907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.14 : 1,020.46 = 657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.14/1,020.46 = 657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.14x = 1,020.46 × 657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.14x = 670,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,585.08/739.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.25

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