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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.34, 1,112.22 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.34, 1,112.22 and 651.36 is: 974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.34 : 1,112.22 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.34/1,112.22 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.34x = 1,112.22 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.34x = 724,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,455.62/743.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.60

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