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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.10, 1,112.27 and 743.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.10, 1,112.27 and 743.50 is: 1,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.10 : 1,112.27 = 743.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.10/1,112.27 = 743.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.10x = 1,112.27 × 743.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.10x = 826,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,969.03/747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.91

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