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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,093.32 and 676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,093.32 and 676.14 is: 1,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,093.32 = 676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,093.32 = 676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,093.32 × 676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 739,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,237.38/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.71

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