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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,033.14 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,033.14 and 616.84 is: 852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,033.14 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,033.14 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,033.14 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 637,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,282.08/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.12

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