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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,107.90 and 672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,107.90 and 672.99 is: 1,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,107.90 = 672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,107.90 = 672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,107.90 × 672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 745,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,605.62/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.28

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