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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.43, 1,014.46 and 631.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.43, 1,014.46 and 631.18 is: 869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.43 : 1,014.46 = 631.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.43/1,014.46 = 631.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.43x = 1,014.46 × 631.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.43x = 640,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,306.86/736.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.47

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