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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.86, 1,101.33 and 637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.86, 1,101.33 and 637.74 is: 957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.86 : 1,101.33 = 637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.86/1,101.33 = 637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.86x = 1,101.33 × 637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.86x = 702,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,362.19/733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.08

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