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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.02, 1,100.49 and 632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.02, 1,100.49 and 632.50 is: 948.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.02 : 1,100.49 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.02/1,100.49 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.02x = 1,100.49 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.02x = 696,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,059.93/734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.28

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