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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,110.97 and 635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,110.97 and 635.62 is: 958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,110.97 = 635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,110.97 = 635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,110.97 × 635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 706,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,154.75/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.00

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