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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.29, 1,104.57 and 633.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.29, 1,104.57 and 633.29 is: 950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.29 : 1,104.57 = 633.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.29/1,104.57 = 633.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.29x = 1,104.57 × 633.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.29x = 699,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,507.61/736.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.04

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