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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,010.78 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,010.78 and 633.32 is: 873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,010.78 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,010.78 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,010.78 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 640,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,145.13/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.22

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