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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,011.02 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,011.02 and 537.46 is: 806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,011.02 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,011.02 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,011.02 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 543,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,377.59/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.99

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