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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,014.92 and 636.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,014.92 and 636.33 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,014.92 = 636.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,014.92 = 636.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,014.92 × 636.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 645,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,820.86/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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