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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,112.13 and 635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,112.13 and 635.88 is: 958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,112.13 = 635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,112.13 = 635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,112.13 × 635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 707,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,181.22/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.55

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