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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.83, 1,114.12 and 643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.83, 1,114.12 and 643.82 is: 964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.83 : 1,114.12 = 643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.83/1,114.12 = 643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.83x = 1,114.12 × 643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.83x = 717,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,292.74/743.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.32

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