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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.63, 1,029.57 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.63, 1,029.57 and 652.38 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.63 : 1,029.57 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.63/1,029.57 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.63x = 1,029.57 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.63x = 671,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,670.88/744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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