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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,119 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,119 and 679.34 is: 1,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,119 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,119 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,119 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 760,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,181.46/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.13

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