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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.30 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.30 and 663.30 is: 994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.30 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.30 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.30 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 732,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,482.19/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.95

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