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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,115.88 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,115.88 and 609.52 is: 914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,115.88 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,115.88 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,115.88 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 680,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,151.18/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.87

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