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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,100.64 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,100.64 and 631.76 is: 945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,100.64 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,100.64 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,100.64 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 695,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,340.33/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.78

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