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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,122.96 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,122.96 and 646.08 is: 970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,122.96 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,122.96 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,122.96 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 725,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,522.00/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.16

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