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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,032.24 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,032.24 and 682.88 is: 941.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,032.24 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,032.24 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,032.24 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 704,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,896.05/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.57

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