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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,019.28 and 694.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,019.28 and 694.72 is: 956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,019.28 = 694.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,019.28 = 694.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,019.28 × 694.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 708,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,114.20/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.81

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