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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.13, 1,115.85 and 710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.13, 1,115.85 and 710.26 is: 1,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.13 : 1,115.85 = 710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.13/1,115.85 = 710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.13x = 1,115.85 × 710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.13x = 792,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,543.62/743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.49

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