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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.80, 1,032.39 and 684.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.80, 1,032.39 and 684.53 is: 946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.80 : 1,032.39 = 684.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.80/1,032.39 = 684.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.80x = 1,032.39 × 684.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.80x = 706,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,704.51/746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.31

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