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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.04, 1,112.96 and 486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.04, 1,112.96 and 486.08 is: 728.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.04 : 1,112.96 = 486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.04/1,112.96 = 486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.04x = 1,112.96 × 486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.04x = 540,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,987.60/743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.07

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