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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.61, 1,111.72 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.61, 1,111.72 and 636.12 is: 958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.61 : 1,111.72 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.61/1,111.72 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.61x = 1,111.72 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.61x = 707,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,187.33/737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.76

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