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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.64, 1,012.40 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.64, 1,012.40 and 634.08 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.64 : 1,012.40 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.64/1,012.40 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.64x = 1,012.40 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.64x = 641,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,942.59/732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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