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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,109.73 and 680.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,109.73 and 680.91 is: 1,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,109.73 = 680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,109.73 = 680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,109.73 × 680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 755,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,624.65/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.67

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