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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.79, 1,414.78 and 676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.79, 1,414.78 and 676.08 is: 933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.79 : 1,414.78 = 676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.79/1,414.78 = 676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.79x = 1,414.78 × 676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.79x = 956,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,504.46/1,024.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.37

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