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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,101.68 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,101.68 and 635.68 is: 948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,101.68 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,101.68 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,101.68 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 700,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,315.94/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.94

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