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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,017.36 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,017.36 and 670.86 is: 924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,017.36 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,017.36 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,017.36 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 682,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,506.13/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.35

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