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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.80, 1,108.80 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.80, 1,108.80 and 662.40 is: 992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.80 : 1,108.80 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.80/1,108.80 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.80x = 1,108.80 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.80x = 734,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,469.12/739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.79

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