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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.60, 1,096.73 and 673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.60, 1,096.73 and 673.80 is: 1,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.60 : 1,096.73 = 673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.60/1,096.73 = 673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.60x = 1,096.73 × 673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.60x = 738,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,976.67/734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.96

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