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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.17, 1,117.16 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.17, 1,117.16 and 682.20 is: 1,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.17 : 1,117.16 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.17/1,117.16 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.17x = 1,117.16 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.17x = 762,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,123.14/744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.13

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