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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.66, 1,114.32 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.66, 1,114.32 and 666.20 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.66 : 1,114.32 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.66/1,114.32 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.66x = 1,114.32 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.66x = 742,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,359.98/743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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