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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.83, 1,116.56 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.83, 1,116.56 and 683.32 is: 1,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.83 : 1,116.56 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.83/1,116.56 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.83x = 1,116.56 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.83x = 762,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,964.36/744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.35

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