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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.79, 1,009.53 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.79, 1,009.53 and 633.42 is: 873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.79 : 1,009.53 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.79/1,009.53 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.79x = 1,009.53 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.79x = 639,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,456.49/731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.83

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