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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.51, 1,105.02 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.51, 1,105.02 and 462.28 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.51 : 1,105.02 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.51/1,105.02 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.51x = 1,105.02 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.51x = 510,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,828.65/736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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