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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.95, 1,105.89 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.95, 1,105.89 and 634.15 is: 950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.95 : 1,105.89 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.95/1,105.89 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.95x = 1,105.89 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.95x = 701,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,300.14/737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.34

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