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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,123.61 and 670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,123.61 and 670.77 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,123.61 = 670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,123.61 = 670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,123.61 × 670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 753,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,680.53/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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