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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.06, 1,108.85 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.06, 1,108.85 and 609.84 is: 912.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.06 : 1,108.85 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.06/1,108.85 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.06x = 1,108.85 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.06x = 676,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,222.61/741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.51

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