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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.68, 1,026.90 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.68, 1,026.90 and 676.02 is: 930.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.68 : 1,026.90 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.68/1,026.90 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.68x = 1,026.90 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.68x = 694,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,204.94/745.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.97

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