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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,029.78 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,029.78 and 606.75 is: 836.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,029.78 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,029.78 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,029.78 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 624,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,819.02/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.27

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