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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,011.52 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,011.52 and 673.50 is: 928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,011.52 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,011.52 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,011.52 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 681,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,258.72/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.35

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