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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,110.99 and 639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,110.99 and 639.50 is: 958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,110.99 = 639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,110.99 = 639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,110.99 × 639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 710,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,478.11/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.78

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