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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,020.54 and 635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,020.54 and 635.46 is: 876.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,020.54 = 635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,020.54 = 635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,020.54 × 635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 648,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,512.35/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.32

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