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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.65, 1,010.54 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.65, 1,010.54 and 672.42 is: 928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.65 : 1,010.54 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.65/1,010.54 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.65x = 1,010.54 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.65x = 679,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,507.31/731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.73

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