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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.12, 1,028.88 and 744.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.12, 1,028.88 and 744.69 is: 1,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.12 : 1,028.88 = 744.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.12/1,028.88 = 744.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.12x = 1,028.88 × 744.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.12x = 766,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,196.65/747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.53

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