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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,104 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,104 and 637.68 is: 957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,104 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,104 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,104 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 703,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,998.72/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.98

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