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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,101.21 and 674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,101.21 and 674.26 is: 1,012.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,101.21 = 674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,101.21 = 674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,101.21 × 674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 742,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,501.85/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.05

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