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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,011.44 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,011.44 and 662.46 is: 914.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,011.44 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,011.44 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,011.44 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 670,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,035.23/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.56

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