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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.51, 1,110.24 and 634.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.51, 1,110.24 and 634.63 is: 956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.51 : 1,110.24 = 634.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.51/1,110.24 = 634.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.51x = 1,110.24 × 634.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.51x = 704,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,591.61/736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.66

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