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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.63, 1,028.18 and 651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.63, 1,028.18 and 651.38 is: 900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.63 : 1,028.18 = 651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.63/1,028.18 = 651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.63x = 1,028.18 × 651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.63x = 669,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,740.09/743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.64

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