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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.12, 1,111.84 and 638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.12, 1,111.84 and 638.96 is: 956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.12 : 1,111.84 = 638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.12/1,111.84 = 638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.12x = 1,111.84 × 638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.12x = 710,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,421.29/743.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.00

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