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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,030.22 and 642.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,030.22 and 642.54 is: 886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,030.22 = 642.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,030.22 = 642.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,030.22 × 642.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 661,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,957.56/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.04

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