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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.86, 1,099.59 and 655.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.86, 1,099.59 and 655.05 is: 977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.86 : 1,099.59 = 655.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.86/1,099.59 = 655.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.86x = 1,099.59 × 655.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.86x = 720,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,286.43/736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.51

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