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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.98, 1,009.73 and 632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.98, 1,009.73 and 632.79 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.98 : 1,009.73 = 632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.98/1,009.73 = 632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.98x = 1,009.73 × 632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.98x = 638,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,948.63/731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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