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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,113.60 and 707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,113.60 and 707.72 is: 1,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,113.60 = 707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,113.60 = 707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,113.60 × 707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 788,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,116.99/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.27

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