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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,030.05 and 629.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,030.05 and 629.61 is: 867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,030.05 = 629.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,030.05 = 629.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,030.05 × 629.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 648,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,525.92/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.99

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