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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,104.30 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,104.30 and 629.10 is: 943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,104.30 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,104.30 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,104.30 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 694,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,715.13/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.88

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