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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,101.04 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,101.04 and 669.20 is: 999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,101.04 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,101.04 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,101.04 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 736,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,815.97/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.26

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