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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.35, 1,030.38 and 547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.35, 1,030.38 and 547.55 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.35 : 1,030.38 = 547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.35/1,030.38 = 547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.35x = 1,030.38 × 547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.35x = 564,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,184.57/747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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