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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,010.40 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,010.40 and 651.36 is: 894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,010.40 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,010.40 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,010.40 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 658,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,134.14/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.09

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