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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.10, 1,102.33 and 540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.10, 1,102.33 and 540.64 is: 809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.10 : 1,102.33 = 540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.10/1,102.33 = 540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.10x = 1,102.33 × 540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.10x = 595,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,967.27/736.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.62

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