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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.58, 1,114.68 and 682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.58, 1,114.68 and 682.07 is: 1,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.58 : 1,114.68 = 682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.58/1,114.68 = 682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.58x = 1,114.68 × 682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.58x = 760,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,289.79/743.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.47

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