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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.18, 1,108.64 and 609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.18, 1,108.64 and 609.89 is: 913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.18 : 1,108.64 = 609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.18/1,108.64 = 609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.18x = 1,108.64 × 609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.18x = 676,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,144.43/740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.48

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