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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,109.22 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,109.22 and 595.12 is: 890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,109.22 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,109.22 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,109.22 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 660,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,119.01/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.95

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