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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,023.57 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,023.57 and 692.46 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,023.57 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,023.57 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,023.57 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 708,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,781.28/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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