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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.61, 1,111.32 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.61, 1,111.32 and 663.93 is: 996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.61 : 1,111.32 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.61/1,111.32 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.61x = 1,111.32 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.61x = 737,838.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,838.69/740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.26

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