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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,115.64 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,115.64 and 682.56 is: 1,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,115.64 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,115.64 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,115.64 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 761,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,491.24/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.91

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