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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.66, 1,111.20 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.66, 1,111.20 and 605 is: 907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.66 : 1,111.20 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.66/1,111.20 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.66x = 1,111.20 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.66x = 672,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,276/740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.67

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