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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.05, 1,110.04 and 707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.05, 1,110.04 and 707.23 is: 1,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.05 : 1,110.04 = 707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.05/1,110.04 = 707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.05x = 1,110.04 × 707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.05x = 785,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,053.21/741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.38

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