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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.54, 1,106.45 and 634.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.54, 1,106.45 and 634.54 is: 951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.54 : 1,106.45 = 634.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.54/1,106.45 = 634.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.54x = 1,106.45 × 634.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.54x = 702,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,078.08/737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.92

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