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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,111.05 and 619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,111.05 and 619.74 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,111.05 = 619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,111.05 = 619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,111.05 × 619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 688,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,562.13/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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