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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,113.32 and 712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,113.32 and 712.24 is: 1,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,113.32 = 712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,113.32 = 712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,113.32 × 712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 792,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,947.48/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.24

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