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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,009.84 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,009.84 and 627.76 is: 865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,009.84 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,009.84 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,009.84 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 633,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,937.16/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.66

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