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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.34, 1,121.94 and 639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.34, 1,121.94 and 639.42 is: 961.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.34 : 1,121.94 = 639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.34/1,121.94 = 639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.34x = 1,121.94 × 639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.34x = 717,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,390.87/746.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.21

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