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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,103.40 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,103.40 and 626.64 is: 939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,103.40 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,103.40 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,103.40 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 691,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,434.58/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.35

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