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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,105.74 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,105.74 and 645.48 is: 968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,105.74 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,105.74 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,105.74 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 713,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,733.06/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.54

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