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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,098.78 and 636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,098.78 and 636.28 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,098.78 = 636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,098.78 = 636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,098.78 × 636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 699,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,131.74/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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