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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.40, 1,030.50 and 676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.40, 1,030.50 and 676.20 is: 933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.40 : 1,030.50 = 676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.40/1,030.50 = 676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.40x = 1,030.50 × 676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.40x = 696,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,824.10/746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.58

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