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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,031.23 and 636.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,031.23 and 636.66 is: 878.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,031.23 = 636.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,031.23 = 636.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,031.23 × 636.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 656,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,543.69/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.64

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