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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.72, 1,102.26 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.72, 1,102.26 and 551.26 is: 824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.72 : 1,102.26 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.72/1,102.26 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.72x = 1,102.26 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.72x = 607,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,631.85/736.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.78

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