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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.72, 1,032.85 and 676.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.72, 1,032.85 and 676.01 is: 931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.72 : 1,032.85 = 676.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.72/1,032.85 = 676.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.72x = 1,032.85 × 676.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.72x = 698,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,220.36/749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.31

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