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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.60, 1,027.30 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.60, 1,027.30 and 673 is: 926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.60 : 1,027.30 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.60/1,027.30 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.60x = 1,027.30 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.60x = 691,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,372.90/746.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.03

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