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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.56, 1,111.62 and 695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.56, 1,111.62 and 695.48 is: 1,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.56 : 1,111.62 = 695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.56/1,111.62 = 695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.56x = 1,111.62 × 695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.56x = 773,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,109.48/741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.54

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