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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.64, 1,110.42 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.64, 1,110.42 and 666.66 is: 999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.64 : 1,110.42 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.64/1,110.42 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.64x = 1,110.42 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.64x = 740,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,272.60/740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.50

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