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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,115.01 and 713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,115.01 and 713.64 is: 1,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,115.01 = 713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,115.01 = 713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,115.01 × 713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 795,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,715.74/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.17

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