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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,110.92 and 738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,110.92 and 738.05 is: 1,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,110.92 = 738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,110.92 = 738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,110.92 × 738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 819,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,905.26/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.47

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