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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.43, 1,107.84 and 658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.43, 1,107.84 and 658.99 is: 987.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.43 : 1,107.84 = 658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.43/1,107.84 = 658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.43x = 1,107.84 × 658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.43x = 730,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,049.94/739.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.31

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