Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,026 and 674.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,026 and 674.28 is: 924.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748.26 : 1,026 = 674.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748.26/1,026 = 674.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748.26x = 1,026 × 674.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748.26x = 691,811.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,811.28/748.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924.56
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