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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,114.38 and 689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,114.38 and 689.30 is: 1,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,114.38 = 689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,114.38 = 689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,114.38 × 689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 768,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,138.69/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.45

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