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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.30, 1,116.48 and 718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.30, 1,116.48 and 718.70 is: 1,079.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.30 : 1,116.48 = 718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.30/1,116.48 = 718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.30x = 1,116.48 × 718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.30x = 802,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,414.18/743.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.53

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