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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,011.24 and 635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,011.24 and 635.96 is: 875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,011.24 = 635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,011.24 = 635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,011.24 × 635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 643,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,108.19/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.88

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