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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,114.29 and 580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,114.29 and 580.77 is: 870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,114.29 = 580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,114.29 = 580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,114.29 × 580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 647,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,146.20/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.00

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