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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,104.60 and 673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,104.60 and 673.40 is: 1,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,104.60 = 673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,104.60 = 673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,104.60 × 673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 743,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,837.64/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.64

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