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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,107.84 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,107.84 and 627.32 is: 943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,107.84 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,107.84 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,107.84 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 694,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,970.19/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.38

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