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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.81, 1,113.83 and 621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.81, 1,113.83 and 621.77 is: 931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.81 : 1,113.83 = 621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.81/1,113.83 = 621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.81x = 1,113.83 × 621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.81x = 692,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,542.97/743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.08

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