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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,113.90 and 671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,113.90 and 671.08 is: 1,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,113.90 = 671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,113.90 = 671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,113.90 × 671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 747,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,516.01/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.51

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