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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,020.96 and 656.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,020.96 and 656.15 is: 905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,020.96 = 656.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,020.96 = 656.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,020.96 × 656.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 669,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,897.80/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.16

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