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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,081.08 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,081.08 and 743 is: 1,024.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,081.08 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,081.08 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,081.08 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 803,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,242.44/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.49

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