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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,094.45 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,094.45 and 671.37 is: 1,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,094.45 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,094.45 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,094.45 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 734,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,777.54/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.74

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