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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,028.30 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,028.30 and 663.93 is: 914.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,028.30 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,028.30 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,028.30 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 682,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,715.90/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.00

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