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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,113.62 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,113.62 and 605.34 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,113.62 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,113.62 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,113.62 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 674,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,115.70/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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