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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.97, 1,115.16 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.97, 1,115.16 and 484.16 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.97 : 1,115.16 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.97/1,115.16 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.97x = 1,115.16 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.97x = 539,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,915.87/743.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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