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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.20, 1,111.14 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.20, 1,111.14 and 626.08 is: 939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.20 : 1,111.14 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.20/1,111.14 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.20x = 1,111.14 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.20x = 695,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,662.53/740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.83

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