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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.56, 1,112.33 and 729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.56, 1,112.33 and 729.30 is: 1,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.56 : 1,112.33 = 729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.56/1,112.33 = 729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.56x = 1,112.33 × 729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.56x = 811,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,228.26/741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.96

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