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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,009.16 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,009.16 and 671.42 is: 927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,009.16 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,009.16 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,009.16 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 677,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,571.89/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.35

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