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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,008.72 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,008.72 and 635.04 is: 874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,008.72 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,008.72 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,008.72 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 640,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,577.55/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.82

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