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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,010.41 and 628.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,010.41 and 628.07 is: 864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,010.41 = 628.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,010.41 = 628.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,010.41 × 628.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 634,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,608.21/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.85

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