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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,127.09 and 657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,127.09 and 657.06 is: 991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,127.09 = 657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,127.09 = 657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,127.09 × 657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 740,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,562.47/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.06

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