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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.63, 1,112.31 and 693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.63, 1,112.31 and 693.22 is: 1,038.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.63 : 1,112.31 = 693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.63/1,112.31 = 693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.63x = 1,112.31 × 693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.63x = 771,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,072.76/742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.30

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