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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,101.10 and 672.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,101.10 and 672.41 is: 1,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,101.10 = 672.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,101.10 = 672.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,101.10 × 672.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 740,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,384.50/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.36

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