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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.28, 1,013.04 and 623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.28, 1,013.04 and 623.88 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.28 : 1,013.04 = 623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.28/1,013.04 = 623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.28x = 1,013.04 × 623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.28x = 632,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,015.40/733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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