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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.79, 1,118.22 and 607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.79, 1,118.22 and 607.83 is: 913.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.79 : 1,118.22 = 607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.79/1,118.22 = 607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.79x = 1,118.22 × 607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.79x = 679,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,684.61/743.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.81

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