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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,031.83 and 642.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,031.83 and 642.17 is: 886.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,031.83 = 642.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,031.83 = 642.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,031.83 × 642.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 662,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,609.05/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.43

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