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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.25, 1,034.97 and 679.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.25, 1,034.97 and 679.39 is: 938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.25 : 1,034.97 = 679.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.25/1,034.97 = 679.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.25x = 1,034.97 × 679.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.25x = 703,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,143.09/749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.46

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