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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,011.11 and 633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,011.11 and 633.79 is: 874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,011.11 = 633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,011.11 = 633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,011.11 × 633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 640,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,831.41/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.28

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