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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,010.72 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,010.72 and 633.56 is: 873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,010.72 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,010.72 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,010.72 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 640,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,351.76/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.91

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