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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.69, 1,107.01 and 682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.69, 1,107.01 and 682.31 is: 1,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.69 : 1,107.01 = 682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.69/1,107.01 = 682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.69x = 1,107.01 × 682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.69x = 755,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,323.99/740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.76

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