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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,111.95 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,111.95 and 709.50 is: 1,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,111.95 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,111.95 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,111.95 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 788,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,928.53/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.46

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