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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,110.32 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,110.32 and 651.68 is: 972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,110.32 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,110.32 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,110.32 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 723,573.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,573.34/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.54

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