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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.36, 1,117.65 and 656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.36, 1,117.65 and 656.18 is: 987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.36 : 1,117.65 = 656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.36/1,117.65 = 656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.36x = 1,117.65 × 656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.36x = 733,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,379.58/742.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.90

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