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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.03, 947.34 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.03, 947.34 and 673.26 is: 928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.03 : 947.34 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.03/947.34 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.03x = 947.34 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.03x = 637,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,806.13/687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.35

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