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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,116.96 and 703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,116.96 and 703.12 is: 1,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,116.96 = 703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,116.96 = 703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,116.96 × 703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 785,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,356.92/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.36

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