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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.04, 1,119.60 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.04, 1,119.60 and 638.04 is: 957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.04 : 1,119.60 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.04/1,119.60 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.04x = 1,119.60 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.04x = 714,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,349.58/746.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.52

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