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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,010.52 and 628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,010.52 and 628.26 is: 866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,010.52 = 628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,010.52 = 628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,010.52 × 628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 634,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,869.30/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.35

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