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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,113.30 and 703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,113.30 and 703.32 is: 1,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,113.30 = 703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,113.30 = 703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,113.30 × 703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 783,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,006.16/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.85

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