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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.87, 1,030.05 and 648.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.87, 1,030.05 and 648.45 is: 894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.87 : 1,030.05 = 648.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.87/1,030.05 = 648.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.87x = 1,030.05 × 648.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.87x = 667,935.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,935.92/746.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.32

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