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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,012.53 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,012.53 and 636.90 is: 877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,012.53 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,012.53 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,012.53 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 644,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,880.36/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.03

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