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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.96, 1,013.50 and 630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.96, 1,013.50 and 630.64 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.96 : 1,013.50 = 630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.96/1,013.50 = 630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.96x = 1,013.50 × 630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.96x = 639,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,153.64/735.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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