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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.69, 1,029.92 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.69, 1,029.92 and 684.72 is: 944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.69 : 1,029.92 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.69/1,029.92 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.69x = 1,029.92 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.69x = 705,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,203.40/746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.45

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