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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,095.78 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,095.78 and 635.90 is: 951.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,095.78 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,095.78 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,095.78 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 696,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,805.99/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.58

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