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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.75, 1,011.40 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.75, 1,011.40 and 635.12 is: 874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.75 : 1,011.40 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.75/1,011.40 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.75x = 1,011.40 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.75x = 642,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,355.31/734.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.26

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