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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,114.52 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,114.52 and 645.04 is: 971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,114.52 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,114.52 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,114.52 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 718,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,909.98/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.39

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