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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.89, 1,110.61 and 619.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.89, 1,110.61 and 619.93 is: 929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.89 : 1,110.61 = 619.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.89/1,110.61 = 619.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.89x = 1,110.61 × 619.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.89x = 688,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,500.46/740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.29

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