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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,099.68 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,099.68 and 633.36 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,099.68 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,099.68 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,099.68 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 696,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,493.32/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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