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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,113.48 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,113.48 and 656.20 is: 983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,113.48 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,113.48 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,113.48 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 730,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,665.58/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.29

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