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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.38, 1,113.75 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.38, 1,113.75 and 634.06 is: 949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.38 : 1,113.75 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.38/1,113.75 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.38x = 1,113.75 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.38x = 706,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,184.33/743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.96

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