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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,026.84 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,026.84 and 663.36 is: 910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,026.84 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,026.84 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,026.84 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 681,164.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,164.58/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.50

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