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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,116.37 and 636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,116.37 and 636.07 is: 952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,116.37 = 636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,116.37 = 636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,116.37 × 636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 710,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,080.70/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.80

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