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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.27, 1,103.85 and 634.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.27, 1,103.85 and 634.75 is: 951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.27 : 1,103.85 = 634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.27/1,103.85 = 634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.27x = 1,103.85 × 634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.27x = 700,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,668.79/736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.65

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