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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,104.39 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,104.39 and 633.15 is: 948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,104.39 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,104.39 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,104.39 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 699,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,244.53/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.84

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