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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.22, 1,111.12 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.22, 1,111.12 and 626.06 is: 939.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.22 : 1,111.12 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.22/1,111.12 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.22x = 1,111.12 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.22x = 695,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,627.79/740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.76

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