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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,108.35 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,108.35 and 712.26 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,108.35 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,108.35 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,108.35 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 789,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,433.37/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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