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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,110.48 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,110.48 and 654.20 is: 980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,110.48 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,110.48 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,110.48 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 726,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,476.02/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.29

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