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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.43, 1,111.02 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.43, 1,111.02 and 626.22 is: 939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.43 : 1,111.02 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.43/1,111.02 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.43x = 1,111.02 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.43x = 695,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,742.94/740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.65

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