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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,126.04 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,126.04 and 657.20 is: 989.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,126.04 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,126.04 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,126.04 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 740,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,033.49/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.46

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