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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.34, 1,111.05 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.34, 1,111.05 and 557.96 is: 837.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.34 : 1,111.05 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.34/1,111.05 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.34x = 1,111.05 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.34x = 619,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,915.90/740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.34

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