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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.37, 1,097.44 and 637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.37, 1,097.44 and 637.01 is: 953.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.37 : 1,097.44 = 637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.37/1,097.44 = 637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.37x = 1,097.44 × 637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.37x = 699,074.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,074.04/733.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.23

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