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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,017.72 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,017.72 and 662.88 is: 910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,017.72 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,017.72 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,017.72 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 674,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,626.23/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.87

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