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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.95, 1,028.74 and 600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.95, 1,028.74 and 600.26 is: 825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.95 : 1,028.74 = 600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.95/1,028.74 = 600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.95x = 1,028.74 × 600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.95x = 617,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,508.90/747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.60

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