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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,114.47 and 734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,114.47 and 734.88 is: 1,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,114.47 = 734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,114.47 = 734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,114.47 × 734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 819,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,001.71/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.92

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