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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.21, 1,111.12 and 630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.21, 1,111.12 and 630.15 is: 945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.21 : 1,111.12 = 630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.21/1,111.12 = 630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.21x = 1,111.12 × 630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.21x = 700,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,172.27/740.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.91

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