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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.43, 1,011.71 and 629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.43, 1,011.71 and 629.18 is: 866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.43 : 1,011.71 = 629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.43/1,011.71 = 629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.43x = 1,011.71 × 629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.43x = 636,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,539.49/734.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.71

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