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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.20, 1,122.20 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.20, 1,122.20 and 657.80 is: 991.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.20 : 1,122.20 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.20/1,122.20 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.20x = 1,122.20 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.20x = 738,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,183.16/744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.92

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