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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.03, 1,110.96 and 678.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.03, 1,110.96 and 678.07 is: 1,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.03 : 1,110.96 = 678.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.03/1,110.96 = 678.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.03x = 1,110.96 × 678.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.03x = 753,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,305.87/740.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.94

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