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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.45, 1,101.40 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.45, 1,101.40 and 654.71 is: 979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.45 : 1,101.40 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.45/1,101.40 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.45x = 1,101.40 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.45x = 721,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,090.45/736.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.15

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