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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,112.64 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,112.64 and 596.80 is: 897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,112.64 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,112.64 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,112.64 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 664,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,023.55/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.23

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