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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,101.12 and 615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,101.12 and 615.30 is: 920.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,101.12 = 615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,101.12 = 615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,101.12 × 615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 677,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,519.14/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.52

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