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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.68, 1,114.62 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.68, 1,114.62 and 656.20 is: 983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.68 : 1,114.62 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.68/1,114.62 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.68x = 1,114.62 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.68x = 731,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,413.64/743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.51

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