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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.68, 1,005.68 and 677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.68, 1,005.68 and 677.27 is: 929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.68 : 1,005.68 = 677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.68/1,005.68 = 677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.68x = 1,005.68 × 677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.68x = 681,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,108.48/732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.62

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