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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.93, 1,004.01 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.93, 1,004.01 and 633.36 is: 874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.93 : 1,004.01 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.93/1,004.01 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.93x = 1,004.01 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.93x = 635,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,899.77/726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.77

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