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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.44, 1,101.22 and 731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.44, 1,101.22 and 731.50 is: 1,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.44 : 1,101.22 = 731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.44/1,101.22 = 731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.44x = 1,101.22 × 731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.44x = 805,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,542.43/742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.99

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