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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.29, 1,106.51 and 658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.29, 1,106.51 and 658.29 is: 985.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.29 : 1,106.51 = 658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.29/1,106.51 = 658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.29x = 1,106.51 × 658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.29x = 728,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,401.18/739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.27

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