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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.78, 1,032.08 and 623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.78, 1,032.08 and 623.31 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.78 : 1,032.08 = 623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.78/1,032.08 = 623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.78x = 1,032.08 × 623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.78x = 643,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,302.67/747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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