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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.55, 1,110.74 and 576.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.55, 1,110.74 and 576.19 is: 864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.55 : 1,110.74 = 576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.55/1,110.74 = 576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.55x = 1,110.74 × 576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.55x = 639,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,993.12/740.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.21

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