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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,119.42 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,119.42 and 683.06 is: 1,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,119.42 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,119.42 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,119.42 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 764,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,625.43/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.30

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