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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.01, 1,022.67 and 636.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.01, 1,022.67 and 636.45 is: 878.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.01 : 1,022.67 = 636.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.01/1,022.67 = 636.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.01x = 1,022.67 × 636.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.01x = 650,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,878.32/741.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.37

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