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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.16, 1,113.48 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.16, 1,113.48 and 597.36 is: 895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.16 : 1,113.48 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.16/1,113.48 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.16x = 1,113.48 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.16x = 665,148.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,148.41/743.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.03

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