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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,113 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,113 and 620.88 is: 930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,113 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,113 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,113 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 691,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,039.44/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.07

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