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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,102.10 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,102.10 and 637.11 is: 955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,102.10 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,102.10 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,102.10 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 702,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,155.75/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.94

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