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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,102.92 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,102.92 and 631.29 is: 946.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.99 : 1,102.92 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.99/1,102.92 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.99x = 1,102.92 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.99x = 696,264.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,264.14/735.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.03

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