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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.86, 1,114.65 and 657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.86, 1,114.65 and 657.90 is: 987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.86 : 1,114.65 = 657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.86/1,114.65 = 657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.86x = 1,114.65 × 657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.86x = 733,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,328.24/742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.17

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