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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.27, 1,115.49 and 613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.27, 1,115.49 and 613.14 is: 923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.27 : 1,115.49 = 613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.27/1,115.49 = 613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.27x = 1,115.49 × 613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.27x = 683,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,951.54/740.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.92

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