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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.51, 1,123.43 and 714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.51, 1,123.43 and 714.54 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.51 : 1,123.43 = 714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.51/1,123.43 = 714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.51x = 1,123.43 × 714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.51x = 802,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,737.46/744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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