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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.84, 1,116.51 and 657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.84, 1,116.51 and 657.74 is: 987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.84 : 1,116.51 = 657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.84/1,116.51 = 657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.84x = 1,116.51 × 657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.84x = 734,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,373.29/743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.27

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