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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,042.17 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,042.17 and 674.51 is: 925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,042.17 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,042.17 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,042.17 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 702,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,948.88/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.84

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