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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.84, 1,028.46 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.84, 1,028.46 and 635.14 is: 875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.84 : 1,028.46 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.84/1,028.46 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.84x = 1,028.46 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.84x = 653,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,216.08/745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.81

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