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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,026.84 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,026.84 and 633.88 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,026.84 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,026.84 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,026.84 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 650,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,893.34/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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