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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,106.55 and 630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,106.55 and 630.60 is: 946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,106.55 = 630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,106.55 = 630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,106.55 × 630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 697,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,790.43/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.13

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