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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,019.82 and 677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,019.82 and 677.46 is: 934.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,019.82 = 677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,019.82 = 677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,019.82 × 677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 690,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,887.26/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.07

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