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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.43, 1,116.62 and 699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.43, 1,116.62 and 699.33 is: 1,048.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.43 : 1,116.62 = 699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.43/1,116.62 = 699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.43x = 1,116.62 × 699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.43x = 780,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,885.06/744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.96

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