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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.17, 1,010.86 and 636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.17, 1,010.86 and 636.97 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.17 : 1,010.86 = 636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.17/1,010.86 = 636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.17x = 1,010.86 × 636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.17x = 643,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,887.49/734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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