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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.28, 1,105.64 and 637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.28, 1,105.64 and 637.36 is: 950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.28 : 1,105.64 = 637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.28/1,105.64 = 637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.28x = 1,105.64 × 637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.28x = 704,690.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,690.71/741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.64

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