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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.10, 1,116.20 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.10, 1,116.20 and 718.53 is: 1,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.10 : 1,116.20 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.10/1,116.20 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.10x = 1,116.20 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.10x = 802,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,023.19/743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.29

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