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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,015.25 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,015.25 and 674.37 is: 929.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,015.25 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,015.25 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,015.25 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 684,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,650.77/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.81

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