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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.80, 1,022.91 and 661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.80, 1,022.91 and 661.98 is: 914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.80 : 1,022.91 = 661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.80/1,022.91 = 661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.80x = 1,022.91 × 661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.80x = 677,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,145.96/740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.07

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