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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.15, 1,023.33 and 631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.15, 1,023.33 and 631.99 is: 871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.15 : 1,023.33 = 631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.15/1,023.33 = 631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.15x = 1,023.33 × 631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.15x = 646,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,734.33/742.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.43

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