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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,108.97 and 711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,108.97 and 711.51 is: 1,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,108.97 = 711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,108.97 = 711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,108.97 × 711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 789,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,039.69/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.95

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