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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.13, 1,108.37 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.13, 1,108.37 and 595.55 is: 891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.13 : 1,108.37 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.13/1,108.37 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.13x = 1,108.37 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.13x = 660,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,081.23/740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.84

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