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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.09, 1,115.16 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.09, 1,115.16 and 612.92 is: 923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.09 : 1,115.16 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.09/1,115.16 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.09x = 1,115.16 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.09x = 683,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,498.29/740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.54

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