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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,106.18 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,106.18 and 651.26 is: 976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,106.18 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,106.18 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,106.18 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 720,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,410.79/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.54

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