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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.79, 1,022.36 and 630.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.79, 1,022.36 and 630.63 is: 870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.79 : 1,022.36 = 630.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.79/1,022.36 = 630.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.79x = 1,022.36 × 630.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.79x = 644,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,727.73/740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.32

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