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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,006.44 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,006.44 and 671.96 is: 926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,006.44 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,006.44 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,006.44 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 676,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,287.42/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.07

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