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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.77, 1,032.58 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.77, 1,032.58 and 630.18 is: 871.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.77 : 1,032.58 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.77/1,032.58 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.77x = 1,032.58 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.77x = 650,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,706.10/746.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.37

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