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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.84, 1,027.08 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.84, 1,027.08 and 634.14 is: 874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.84 : 1,027.08 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.84/1,027.08 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.84x = 1,027.08 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.84x = 651,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,312.51/744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.43

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