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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,118.56 and 683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,118.56 and 683.46 is: 1,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,118.56 = 683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,118.56 = 683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,118.56 × 683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 764,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,486.66/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.08

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