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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,026 = 674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,026 = 674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,026 × 674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 691,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,811.28/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.56

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