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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,099.78 and 655.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,099.78 and 655.18 is: 977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,099.78 = 655.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,099.78 = 655.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,099.78 × 655.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 720,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,553.86/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.70

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