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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,015.11 and 676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,015.11 and 676.85 is: 934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,015.11 = 676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,015.11 = 676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,015.11 × 676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 687,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,072.13/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.01

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