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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,110.09 and 660.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,110.09 and 660.49 is: 989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,110.09 = 660.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,110.09 = 660.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,110.09 × 660.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 733,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,203.34/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.57

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