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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,031.04 and 679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,031.04 and 679.02 is: 935.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,031.04 = 679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,031.04 = 679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,031.04 × 679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 700,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,096.78/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.11

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