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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,094.79 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,094.79 and 674.12 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,094.79 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,094.79 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,094.79 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 738,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,021.31/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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