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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.46, 1,112.04 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.46, 1,112.04 and 661.08 is: 992.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.46 : 1,112.04 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.46/1,112.04 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.46x = 1,112.04 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.46x = 735,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,147.40/740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.83

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