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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.45, 1,005.27 and 673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.45, 1,005.27 and 673.61 is: 928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.45 : 1,005.27 = 673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.45/1,005.27 = 673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.45x = 1,005.27 × 673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.45x = 677,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,154.90/729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.31

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