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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.09, 1,104.34 and 655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.09, 1,104.34 and 655.50 is: 983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.09 : 1,104.34 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.09/1,104.34 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.09x = 1,104.34 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.09x = 723,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,894.87/736.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.43

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