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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.94, 1,115.90 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.94, 1,115.90 and 581.76 is: 872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.94 : 1,115.90 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.94/1,115.90 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.94x = 1,115.90 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.94x = 649,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,185.98/743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.63

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