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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.45, 1,103.72 and 633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.45, 1,103.72 and 633.04 is: 948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.45 : 1,103.72 = 633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.45/1,103.72 = 633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.45x = 1,103.72 × 633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.45x = 698,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,697.57/736.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.73

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