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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.02, 1,028.51 and 615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.02, 1,028.51 and 615.82 is: 847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.02 : 1,028.51 = 615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.02/1,028.51 = 615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.02x = 1,028.51 × 615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.02x = 633,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,377.03/747.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.87

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