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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.15, 1,019.22 and 634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.15, 1,019.22 and 634.46 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.15 : 1,019.22 = 634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.15/1,019.22 = 634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.15x = 1,019.22 × 634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.15x = 646,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,654.32/740.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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