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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,015.98 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,015.98 and 626.48 is: 864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,015.98 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,015.98 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,015.98 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 636,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,491.15/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.05

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