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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,014.50 and 672.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,014.50 and 672.37 is: 928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,014.50 = 672.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,014.50 = 672.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,014.50 × 672.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 682,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,110.93/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.32

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