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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.74, 1,113.54 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.74, 1,113.54 and 619.24 is: 930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.74 : 1,113.54 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.74/1,113.54 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.74x = 1,113.54 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.74x = 689,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,548.51/740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.89

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