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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,102.32 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,102.32 and 518.64 is: 776.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,102.32 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,102.32 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,102.32 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 571,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,707.24/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.69

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