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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.36, 1,105.51 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.36, 1,105.51 and 672.20 is: 1,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.36 : 1,105.51 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.36/1,105.51 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.36x = 1,105.51 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.36x = 743,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,123.82/740.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.73

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