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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.53, 1,104.23 and 632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.53, 1,104.23 and 632.08 is: 948.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.53 : 1,104.23 = 632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.53/1,104.23 = 632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.53x = 1,104.23 × 632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.53x = 697,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,961.55/735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.92

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