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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.61, 1,001.92 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.61, 1,001.92 and 633.20 is: 873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.61 : 1,001.92 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.61/1,001.92 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.61x = 1,001.92 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.61x = 634,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,420.20/726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.13

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