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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,017.70 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,017.70 and 633.56 is: 872.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,017.70 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,017.70 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,017.70 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 644,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,774.01/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.73

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