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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.67, 1,116.60 and 730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.67, 1,116.60 and 730.90 is: 1,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.67 : 1,116.60 = 730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.67/1,116.60 = 730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.67x = 1,116.60 × 730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.67x = 816,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,122.94/744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.95

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