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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,023.03 and 642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,023.03 and 642.78 is: 886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,023.03 = 642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,023.03 = 642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,023.03 × 642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 657,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,583.22/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.06

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