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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,026.78 and 661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,026.78 and 661.56 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,026.78 = 661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,026.78 = 661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,026.78 × 661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 679,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,276.58/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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