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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.56, 1,028.28 and 663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.56, 1,028.28 and 663.12 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.56 : 1,028.28 = 663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.56/1,028.28 = 663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.56x = 1,028.28 × 663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.56x = 681,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,873.03/744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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