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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,029.48 and 657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,029.48 and 657.98 is: 906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,029.48 = 657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,029.48 = 657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,029.48 × 657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 677,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,377.25/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.70

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