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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 928.98 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 928.98 and 534.66 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 928.98 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/928.98 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 928.98 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 496,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,688.45/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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