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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,030.05 and 607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,030.05 and 607.98 is: 837.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,030.05 = 607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,030.05 = 607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,030.05 × 607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 626,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,249.80/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.81

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