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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,028.50 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,028.50 and 653.74 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,028.50 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,028.50 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,028.50 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 672,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,367.38/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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