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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,111.77 and 660.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,111.77 and 660.45 is: 990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,111.77 = 660.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,111.77 = 660.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,111.77 × 660.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 734,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,268.50/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.86

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