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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.18, 1,119.89 and 616.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.18, 1,119.89 and 616.04 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.18 : 1,119.89 = 616.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.18/1,119.89 = 616.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.18x = 1,119.89 × 616.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.18x = 689,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,892.56/743.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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