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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,015.82 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,015.82 and 626.04 is: 862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,015.82 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,015.82 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,015.82 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 635,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,943.95/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.98

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