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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,109.76 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,109.76 and 524.08 is: 785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,109.76 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,109.76 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,109.76 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 581,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,603.02/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.87

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