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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,008.86 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,008.86 and 638.28 is: 878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,008.86 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,008.86 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,008.86 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 643,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,931.97/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.43

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