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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.38, 1,013.83 and 675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.38, 1,013.83 and 675.09 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.38 : 1,013.83 = 675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.38/1,013.83 = 675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.38x = 1,013.83 × 675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.38x = 684,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,424.81/734.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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