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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,111.67 and 689.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,111.67 and 689.83 is: 1,029.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,111.67 = 689.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,111.67 = 689.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,111.67 × 689.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 766,863.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,863.32/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.72

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