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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.96, 1,109.16 and 644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.96, 1,109.16 and 644.96 is: 965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.96 : 1,109.16 = 644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.96/1,109.16 = 644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.96x = 1,109.16 × 644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.96x = 715,363.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,363.83/740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.46

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