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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,120.46 and 664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,120.46 and 664.83 is: 996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,120.46 = 664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,120.46 = 664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,120.46 × 664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 744,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,912.10/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.56

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