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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,111.10 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,111.10 and 619.92 is: 930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,111.10 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,111.10 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,111.10 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 688,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,790.01/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.03

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