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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,115.70 and 636.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,115.70 and 636.19 is: 950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,115.70 = 636.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,115.70 = 636.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,115.70 × 636.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 709,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,798.50/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.12

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