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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,025.92 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,025.92 and 711.04 is: 975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,025.92 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,025.92 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,025.92 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 729,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,470.16/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.54

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