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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,111.70 and 698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,111.70 and 698.11 is: 1,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,111.70 = 698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,111.70 = 698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,111.70 × 698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 776,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,084.33/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.90

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