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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.75, 1,013.92 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.75, 1,013.92 and 676.96 is: 932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.75 : 1,013.92 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.75/1,013.92 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.75x = 1,013.92 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.75x = 686,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,379.06/735.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.90

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