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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,081.06 and 736.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,081.06 and 736.36 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,081.06 = 736.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,081.06 = 736.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,081.06 × 736.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 796,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,048.94/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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