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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,110.46 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,110.46 and 660.04 is: 989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,110.46 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,110.46 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,110.46 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 732,948.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,948.02/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.08

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