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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.02, 1,104.41 and 658.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.02, 1,104.41 and 658.01 is: 982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.02 : 1,104.41 = 658.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.02/1,104.41 = 658.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.02x = 1,104.41 × 658.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.02x = 726,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,712.82/740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.02

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