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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.67, 1,010.17 and 636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.67, 1,010.17 and 636.47 is: 876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.67 : 1,010.17 = 636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.67/1,010.17 = 636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.67x = 1,010.17 × 636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.67x = 642,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,942.90/733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.34

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