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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.96, 1,114.47 and 643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.96, 1,114.47 and 643.35 is: 962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.96 : 1,114.47 = 643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.96/1,114.47 = 643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.96x = 1,114.47 × 643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.96x = 716,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,998.45/744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.46

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