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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.17, 1,103.72 and 638.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.17, 1,103.72 and 638.11 is: 951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.17 : 1,103.72 = 638.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.17/1,103.72 = 638.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.17x = 1,103.72 × 638.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.17x = 704,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,294.77/740.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.53

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