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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.92, 1,116.91 and 606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.92, 1,116.91 and 606.95 is: 912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.92 : 1,116.91 = 606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.92/1,116.91 = 606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.92x = 1,116.91 × 606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.92x = 677,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,911.32/742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.50

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