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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.44, 1,115.71 and 698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.44, 1,115.71 and 698.07 is: 1,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.44 : 1,115.71 = 698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.44/1,115.71 = 698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.44x = 1,115.71 × 698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.44x = 778,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,842.79/743.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.62

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