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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.14, 1,112.73 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.14, 1,112.73 and 634.14 is: 950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.14 : 1,112.73 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.14/1,112.73 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.14x = 1,112.73 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.14x = 705,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,626.60/742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.80

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