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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.78, 1,113.83 and 663.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.78, 1,113.83 and 663.00 is: 991.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.78 : 1,113.83 = 663.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.78/1,113.83 = 663.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.78x = 1,113.83 × 663.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.78x = 738,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,468.68/744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.53

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