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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.74, 1,121.88 and 716.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.74, 1,121.88 and 716.69 is: 1,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.74 : 1,121.88 = 716.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.74/1,121.88 = 716.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.74x = 1,121.88 × 716.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.74x = 804,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,040.18/747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.29

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