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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.99, 1,115.18 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.99, 1,115.18 and 484.18 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.99 : 1,115.18 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.99/1,115.18 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.99x = 1,115.18 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.99x = 539,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,943.85/743.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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