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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.82, 874.34 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.82, 874.34 and 550.74 is: 759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.82 : 874.34 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.82/874.34 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.82x = 874.34 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.82x = 481,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,534.01/633.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.73

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