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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.79, 1,022.00 and 647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.79, 1,022.00 and 647.54 is: 893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.79 : 1,022.00 = 647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.79/1,022.00 = 647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.79x = 1,022.00 × 647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.79x = 661,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,781.36/740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.35

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