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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,121.39 and 683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,121.39 and 683.70 is: 1,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,121.39 = 683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,121.39 = 683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,121.39 × 683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 766,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,694.34/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.84

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