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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745, 1,027.02 and 657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745, 1,027.02 and 657.16 is: 905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745 : 1,027.02 = 657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745/1,027.02 = 657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745x = 1,027.02 × 657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745x = 674,916.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,916.46/745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.93

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