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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.00, 1,032.67 and 678.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.00, 1,032.67 and 678.65 is: 938.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.00 : 1,032.67 = 678.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.00/1,032.67 = 678.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.00x = 1,032.67 × 678.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.00x = 700,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,827.80/747.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.19

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