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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.08, 1,114.54 and 619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.08, 1,114.54 and 619.12 is: 932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.08 : 1,114.54 = 619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.08/1,114.54 = 619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.08x = 1,114.54 × 619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.08x = 690,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,034.00/740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.38

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