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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.58, 1,023.03 and 674.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.58, 1,023.03 and 674.07 is: 931.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.58 : 1,023.03 = 674.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.58/1,023.03 = 674.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.58x = 1,023.03 × 674.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.58x = 689,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,593.83/740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.15

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