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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,013.51 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,013.51 and 672.84 is: 923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,013.51 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,013.51 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,013.51 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 681,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,930.07/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.27

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