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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.95, 1,112.83 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.95, 1,112.83 and 605.34 is: 906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.95 : 1,112.83 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.95/1,112.83 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.95x = 1,112.83 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.95x = 673,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,639.00/742.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.71

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