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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.40, 1,084.32 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.40, 1,084.32 and 673 is: 1,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.40 : 1,084.32 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.40/1,084.32 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.40x = 1,084.32 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.40x = 729,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,747.36/726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.61

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