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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.36, 1,104.63 and 638.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.36, 1,104.63 and 638.08 is: 957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.36 : 1,104.63 = 638.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.36/1,104.63 = 638.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.36x = 1,104.63 × 638.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.36x = 704,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,842.31/736.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.20

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