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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,018.20 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,018.20 and 633.17 is: 872.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,018.20 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,018.20 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,018.20 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 644,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,693.69/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.93

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