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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.35, 1,110.53 and 649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.35, 1,110.53 and 649.15 is: 973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.35 : 1,110.53 = 649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.35/1,110.53 = 649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.35x = 1,110.53 × 649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.35x = 720,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,897.30/740.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.73

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