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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.15, 1,022.94 and 649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.15, 1,022.94 and 649.15 is: 893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.15 : 1,022.94 = 649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.15/1,022.94 = 649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.15x = 1,022.94 × 649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.15x = 664,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,038.94/743.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.54

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