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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,008.91 and 673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,008.91 and 673.94 is: 927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,008.91 = 673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,008.91 = 673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,008.91 × 673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 679,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,945.64/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.98

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