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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.44, 1,111.38 and 605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.44, 1,111.38 and 605.14 is: 908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.44 : 1,111.38 = 605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.44/1,111.38 = 605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.44x = 1,111.38 × 605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.44x = 672,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,540.49/740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.30

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