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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.56, 1,030.94 and 635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.56, 1,030.94 and 635.99 is: 878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.56 : 1,030.94 = 635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.56/1,030.94 = 635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.56x = 1,030.94 × 635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.56x = 655,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,665.94/746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.26

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