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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.86, 1,104.20 and 628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.86, 1,104.20 and 628.14 is: 942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.86 : 1,104.20 = 628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.86/1,104.20 = 628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.86x = 1,104.20 × 628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.86x = 693,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,592.19/735.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.56

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