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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,095.66 and 629.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,095.66 and 629.81 is: 942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,095.66 = 629.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,095.66 = 629.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,095.66 × 629.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 690,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,056.26/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.87

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