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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,118.38 and 721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,118.38 and 721.31 is: 1,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,118.38 = 721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,118.38 = 721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,118.38 × 721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 806,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,698.68/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.59

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