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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,027.80 and 662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,027.80 and 662.94 is: 913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,027.80 = 662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,027.80 = 662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,027.80 × 662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 681,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,369.73/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.90

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