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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,108.35 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,108.35 and 524.34 is: 784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,108.35 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,108.35 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,108.35 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 581,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,152.24/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.98

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