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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.98, 1,106.06 and 653.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.98, 1,106.06 and 653.41 is: 975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.98 : 1,106.06 = 653.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.98/1,106.06 = 653.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.98x = 1,106.06 × 653.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.98x = 722,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,710.66/740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.34

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