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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.53, 1,102.64 and 663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.53, 1,102.64 and 663.09 is: 992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.53 : 1,102.64 = 663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.53/1,102.64 = 663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.53x = 1,102.64 × 663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.53x = 731,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,146.24/736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.69

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