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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,015.28 and 637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,015.28 and 637.69 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,015.28 = 637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,015.28 = 637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,015.28 × 637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 647,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,430.57/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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