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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.24, 1,010.10 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.24, 1,010.10 and 636.04 is: 876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.24 : 1,010.10 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.24/1,010.10 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.24x = 1,010.10 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.24x = 642,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,464.00/733.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.20

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