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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,108.68 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,108.68 and 523.14 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,108.68 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,108.68 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,108.68 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 579,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,994.86/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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