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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,011.74 and 670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,011.74 and 670.37 is: 925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,011.74 = 670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,011.74 = 670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,011.74 × 670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 678,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,231.73/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.56

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