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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.65, 1,014.39 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.65, 1,014.39 and 630.96 is: 868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.65 : 1,014.39 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.65/1,014.39 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.65x = 1,014.39 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.65x = 640,039.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,039.51/736.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.85

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