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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.76, 1,122.27 and 713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.76, 1,122.27 and 713.82 is: 1,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.76 : 1,122.27 = 713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.76/1,122.27 = 713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.76x = 1,122.27 × 713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.76x = 801,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,098.77/743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.09

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