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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,116.42 and 613.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,116.42 and 613.81 is: 924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,116.42 = 613.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,116.42 = 613.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,116.42 × 613.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 685,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,269.76/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.87

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