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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 929.75 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 929.75 and 539.03 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 929.75 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/929.75 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 929.75 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 501,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,162.77/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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