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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.04, 1,108.96 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.04, 1,108.96 and 659.04 is: 987.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.04 : 1,108.96 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.04/1,108.96 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.04x = 1,108.96 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.04x = 730,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,849.00/740.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.58

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