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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.13, 1,115.88 and 670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.13, 1,115.88 and 670.26 is: 999.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.13 : 1,115.88 = 670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.13/1,115.88 = 670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.13x = 1,115.88 × 670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.13x = 747,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,929.73/748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.74

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