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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.36, 1,029.76 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.36, 1,029.76 and 634.74 is: 875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.36 : 1,029.76 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.36/1,029.76 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.36x = 1,029.76 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.36x = 653,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,627.98/746.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.75

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