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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,114.40 and 612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,114.40 and 612.42 is: 922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,114.40 = 612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,114.40 = 612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,114.40 × 612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 682,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,480.85/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.78

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