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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.42, 1,117.80 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.42, 1,117.80 and 731.70 is: 1,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.42 : 1,117.80 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.42/1,117.80 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.42x = 1,117.80 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.42x = 817,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,894.26/741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.15

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