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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.44, 1,117.21 and 699.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.44, 1,117.21 and 699.07 is: 1,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,117.21 = 699.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,117.21 = 699.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,117.21 × 699.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 781,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,007.99/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.12

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