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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.77, 1,029.60 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.77, 1,029.60 and 663.78 is: 916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.77 : 1,029.60 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.77/1,029.60 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.77x = 1,029.60 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.77x = 683,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,427.89/745.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.41

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