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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,102.76 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,102.76 and 599.32 is: 897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,102.76 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,102.76 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,102.76 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 660,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,906.12/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.97

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