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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741, 1,109.88 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741, 1,109.88 and 677.82 is: 1,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741 : 1,109.88 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741/1,109.88 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741x = 1,109.88 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741x = 752,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,298.86/741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.25

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