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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.80, 1,104.82 and 631.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.80, 1,104.82 and 631.82 is: 942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.80 : 1,104.82 = 631.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.80/1,104.82 = 631.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.80x = 1,104.82 × 631.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.80x = 698,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,047.37/740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.29

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