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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.75, 1,357.73 and 673.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.75, 1,357.73 and 673.90 is: 1,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.75 : 1,357.73 = 673.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.75/1,357.73 = 673.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.75x = 1,357.73 × 673.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.75x = 914,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,974.25/904.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.30

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