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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.28, 1,104.15 and 636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.28, 1,104.15 and 636.36 is: 949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.28 : 1,104.15 = 636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.28/1,104.15 = 636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.28x = 1,104.15 × 636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.28x = 702,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,636.89/740.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.15

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