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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,120.32 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,120.32 and 680.16 is: 1,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,120.32 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,120.32 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,120.32 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 761,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,996.85/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.93

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