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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.49, 1,111.41 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.49, 1,111.41 and 695.84 is: 1,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.49 : 1,111.41 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.49/1,111.41 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.49x = 1,111.41 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.49x = 773,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,357.98/740.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.39

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