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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.66, 1,098.21 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.66, 1,098.21 and 672.26 is: 1,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.66 : 1,098.21 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.66/1,098.21 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.66x = 1,098.21 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.66x = 738,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,282.65/731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.05

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