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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,014.30 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,014.30 and 673.04 is: 928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,014.30 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,014.30 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,014.30 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 682,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,659.40/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.79

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