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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,008.48 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,008.48 and 633.96 is: 873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,008.48 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,008.48 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,008.48 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 639,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,335.98/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.12

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