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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,120.86 and 683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,120.86 and 683.16 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,120.86 = 683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,120.86 = 683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,120.86 × 683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 765,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,726.72/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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