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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,098.51 and 634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,098.51 and 634.61 is: 946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,098.51 = 634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,098.51 = 634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,098.51 × 634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 697,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,125.43/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.32

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