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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.73, 929.09 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.73, 929.09 and 526.31 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.73 : 929.09 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.73/929.09 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.73x = 929.09 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.73x = 488,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,989.36/673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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