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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,108.62 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,108.62 and 609.69 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,108.62 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,108.62 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,108.62 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 675,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,905.94/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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