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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.01, 1,109.24 and 660.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.01, 1,109.24 and 660.99 is: 986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.01 : 1,109.24 = 660.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.01/1,109.24 = 660.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.01x = 1,109.24 × 660.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.01x = 733,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,193.24/743.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.79

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