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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,111.39 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,111.39 and 736.50 is: 1,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,111.39 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,111.39 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,111.39 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 818,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,538.74/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.91

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