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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.08, 1,120.64 and 638.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.08, 1,120.64 and 638.18 is: 957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.08 : 1,120.64 = 638.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.08/1,120.64 = 638.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.08x = 1,120.64 × 638.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.08x = 715,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,170.04/747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.29

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