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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,020.48 and 670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,020.48 and 670.24 is: 924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,020.48 = 670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,020.48 = 670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,020.48 × 670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 683,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,966.52/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.28

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