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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.39, 1,022.53 and 691.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.39, 1,022.53 and 691.71 is: 954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.39 : 1,022.53 = 691.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.39/1,022.53 = 691.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.39x = 1,022.53 × 691.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.39x = 707,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,294.23/741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.01

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