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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.07, 1,021.52 and 675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.07, 1,021.52 and 675.95 is: 930.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.07 : 1,021.52 = 675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.07/1,021.52 = 675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.07x = 1,021.52 × 675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.07x = 690,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,493.03/742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.49

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