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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.98, 1,110.66 and 632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.98, 1,110.66 and 632.44 is: 947.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.98 : 1,110.66 = 632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.98/1,110.66 = 632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.98x = 1,110.66 × 632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.98x = 702,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,425.81/740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.97

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