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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.49, 1,116.86 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.49, 1,116.86 and 606.87 is: 911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.49 : 1,116.86 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.49/1,116.86 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.49x = 1,116.86 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.49x = 677,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,785.79/743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.63

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