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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.35, 1,034.67 and 682.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.35, 1,034.67 and 682.93 is: 942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.35 : 1,034.67 = 682.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.35/1,034.67 = 682.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.35x = 1,034.67 × 682.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.35x = 706,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,607.18/749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.96

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