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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,035.32 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,035.32 and 679.64 is: 938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,035.32 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,035.32 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,035.32 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 703,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,636.31/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.81

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