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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.60, 1,115.40 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.60, 1,115.40 and 676.40 is: 1,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.60 : 1,115.40 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.60/1,115.40 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.60x = 1,115.40 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.60x = 754,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,456.56/743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.60

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