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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.22, 1,102.16 and 645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.22, 1,102.16 and 645.09 is: 965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.22 : 1,102.16 = 645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.22/1,102.16 = 645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.22x = 1,102.16 × 645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.22x = 710,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,989.17/736.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.74

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