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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,021.65 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,021.65 and 673.07 is: 929.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,021.65 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,021.65 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,021.65 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 687,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,641.97/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.77

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