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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,122.68 and 741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,122.68 and 741.97 is: 1,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,122.68 = 741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,122.68 = 741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,122.68 × 741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 832,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,991.17/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.16

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