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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,014.18 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,014.18 and 635.56 is: 878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.96 : 1,014.18 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.96/1,014.18 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.96x = 1,014.18 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.96x = 644,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,572.24/733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.21

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