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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,030.23 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,030.23 and 615.09 is: 847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,030.23 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,030.23 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,030.23 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 633,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,684.17/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.76

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