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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.86, 1,104.36 and 626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.86, 1,104.36 and 626.82 is: 939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.86 : 1,104.36 = 626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.86/1,104.36 = 626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.86x = 1,104.36 × 626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.86x = 692,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,234.94/736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.44

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