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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.67, 1,027.94 and 635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.67, 1,027.94 and 635.50 is: 874.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.67 : 1,027.94 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.67/1,027.94 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.67x = 1,027.94 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.67x = 653,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,255.87/746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.89

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