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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.19, 927.88 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.19, 927.88 and 540.03 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.19 : 927.88 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.19/927.88 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.19x = 927.88 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.19x = 501,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,082.77/673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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