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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,101.96 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,101.96 and 634.86 is: 950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,101.96 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,101.96 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,101.96 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 699,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,590.33/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.04

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