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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.12, 1,114.02 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.12, 1,114.02 and 487.08 is: 729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.12 : 1,114.02 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.12/1,114.02 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.12x = 1,114.02 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.12x = 542,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,616.86/744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.21

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