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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.12, 1,108.96 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.12, 1,108.96 and 522.64 is: 783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.12 : 1,108.96 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.12/1,108.96 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.12x = 1,108.96 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.12x = 579,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,586.85/740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.10

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