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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.35, 1,024.83 and 637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.35, 1,024.83 and 637.99 is: 879.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.35 : 1,024.83 = 637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.35/1,024.83 = 637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.35x = 1,024.83 × 637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.35x = 653,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,822.98/743.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.56

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