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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740, 1,022.04 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740, 1,022.04 and 678.44 is: 937.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740 : 1,022.04 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740/1,022.04 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740x = 1,022.04 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740x = 693,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,392.82/740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.02

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