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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.72, 1,110.96 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.72, 1,110.96 and 635.82 is: 948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.72 : 1,110.96 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.72/1,110.96 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.72x = 1,110.96 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.72x = 706,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,370.59/744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.50

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