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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,117.92 and 635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,117.92 and 635.71 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,117.92 = 635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,117.92 = 635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,117.92 × 635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 710,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,669.74/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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