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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.10, 1,102.65 and 672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.10, 1,102.65 and 672.70 is: 1,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.10 : 1,102.65 = 672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.10/1,102.65 = 672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.10x = 1,102.65 × 672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.10x = 741,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,752.66/735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.05

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