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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,008.84 and 621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,008.84 and 621.28 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,008.84 = 621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,008.84 = 621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,008.84 × 621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 626,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,772.12/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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