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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.04, 1,030.92 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.04, 1,030.92 and 647.12 is: 895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.04 : 1,030.92 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.04/1,030.92 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.04x = 1,030.92 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.04x = 667,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,128.95/745.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.43

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