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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.30, 1,027.61 and 547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.30, 1,027.61 and 547.47 is: 755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.30 : 1,027.61 = 547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.30/1,027.61 = 547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.30x = 1,027.61 × 547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.30x = 562,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,582.91/744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.86

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