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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.57, 1,114.08 and 701.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.57, 1,114.08 and 701.71 is: 1,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.57 : 1,114.08 = 701.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.57/1,114.08 = 701.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.57x = 1,114.08 × 701.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.57x = 781,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,762.03/741.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.20

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