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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,010.71 and 634.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,010.71 and 634.61 is: 873.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,010.71 = 634.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,010.71 = 634.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,010.71 × 634.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 641,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,409.99/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.57

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