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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,118.88 and 643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,118.88 and 643.86 is: 963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,118.88 = 643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,118.88 = 643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,118.88 × 643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 720,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,402.08/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.70

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