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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.61, 1,110.22 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.61, 1,110.22 and 635.12 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.61 : 1,110.22 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.61/1,110.22 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.61x = 1,110.22 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.61x = 705,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,124.11/736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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