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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,106.73 and 633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,106.73 and 633.87 is: 949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,106.73 = 633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,106.73 = 633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,106.73 × 633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 701,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,522.95/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.84

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