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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.70, 1,008.72 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.70, 1,008.72 and 644.22 is: 888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.70 : 1,008.72 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.70/1,008.72 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.70x = 1,008.72 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.70x = 649,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,837.60/731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.12

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