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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,023.05 and 659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,023.05 and 659.02 is: 909.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,023.05 = 659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,023.05 = 659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,023.05 × 659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 674,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,210.41/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.84

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