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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.28, 1,027.77 and 693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.28, 1,027.77 and 693.25 is: 957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.28 : 1,027.77 = 693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.28/1,027.77 = 693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.28x = 1,027.77 × 693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.28x = 712,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,501.55/744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.30

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