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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,029.87 and 652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,029.87 and 652.89 is: 900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,029.87 = 652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,029.87 = 652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,029.87 × 652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 672,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,391.82/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.12

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