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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,011.41 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,011.41 and 635.22 is: 877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,011.41 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,011.41 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,011.41 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 642,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,464.68/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.38

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