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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.67, 1,029.32 and 636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.67, 1,029.32 and 636.50 is: 876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.67 : 1,029.32 = 636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.67/1,029.32 = 636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.67x = 1,029.32 × 636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.67x = 655,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,162.18/747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.27

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