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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,109.85 and 623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,109.85 and 623.37 is: 933.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,109.85 = 623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,109.85 = 623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,109.85 × 623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 691,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,847.19/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.57

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