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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.27, 1,099.27 and 648.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.27, 1,099.27 and 648.79 is: 968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.27 : 1,099.27 = 648.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.27/1,099.27 = 648.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.27x = 1,099.27 × 648.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.27x = 713,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,197.01/736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.66

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