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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.80, 1,101.54 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.80, 1,101.54 and 633.74 is: 948.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.80 : 1,101.54 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.80/1,101.54 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.80x = 1,101.54 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.80x = 698,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,089.96/735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.75

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