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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,107.66 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,107.66 and 736.60 is: 1,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.56 : 1,107.66 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.56/1,107.66 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.56x = 1,107.66 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.56x = 815,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,902.36/803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.36

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