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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,010.00 and 627.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,010.00 and 627.89 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,010.00 = 627.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,010.00 = 627.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,010.00 × 627.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 634,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,165.42/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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