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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,104.83 and 686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,104.83 and 686.32 is: 1,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,104.83 = 686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,104.83 = 686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,104.83 × 686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 758,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,266.93/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.25

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