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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.61, 1,103.54 and 621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.61, 1,103.54 and 621.77 is: 931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.61 : 1,103.54 = 621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.61/1,103.54 = 621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.61x = 1,103.54 × 621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.61x = 686,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,139.44/736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.49

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