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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,005.22 and 633.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,005.22 and 633.45 is: 876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,005.22 = 633.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,005.22 = 633.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,005.22 × 633.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 636,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,754.10/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.46

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