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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.28, 1,009.82 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.28, 1,009.82 and 671.50 is: 926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.28 : 1,009.82 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.28/1,009.82 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.28x = 1,009.82 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.28x = 678,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,097.28/732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.01

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