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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,016.56 and 632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,016.56 and 632.64 is: 871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,016.56 = 632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,016.56 = 632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,016.56 × 632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 643,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,116.52/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.55

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