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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,011.23 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,011.23 and 672.93 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,011.23 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,011.23 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,011.23 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 680,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,483.64/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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