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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.71, 1,114.00 and 582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.71, 1,114.00 and 582.33 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.71 : 1,114.00 = 582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.71/1,114.00 = 582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.71x = 1,114.00 × 582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.71x = 648,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,714.16/742.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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