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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,030.68 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,030.68 and 630.96 is: 869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,030.68 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,030.68 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,030.68 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 650,317.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,317.85/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.87

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