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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,110.97 and 635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,110.97 and 635.63 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,110.97 = 635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,110.97 = 635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,110.97 × 635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 706,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,160.31/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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