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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,027.60 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,027.60 and 672.24 is: 927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,027.60 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,027.60 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,027.60 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 690,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,793.82/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.04

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