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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.68, 1,015.14 and 641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.68, 1,015.14 and 641.08 is: 885.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.68 : 1,015.14 = 641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.68/1,015.14 = 641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.68x = 1,015.14 × 641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.68x = 650,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,785.95/734.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.81

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