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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.39, 1,031.30 and 630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.39, 1,031.30 and 630.37 is: 868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.39 : 1,031.30 = 630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.39/1,031.30 = 630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.39x = 1,031.30 × 630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.39x = 650,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,092.27/748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.66

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