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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.54, 1,012.94 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.54, 1,012.94 and 630 is: 868.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.54 : 1,012.94 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.54/1,012.94 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.54x = 1,012.94 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.54x = 638,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,152.20/734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.78

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