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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,104.08 and 636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,104.08 and 636.50 is: 959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,104.08 = 636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,104.08 = 636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,104.08 × 636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 702,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,746.92/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.93

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