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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,112.87 and 711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,112.87 and 711.64 is: 1,068.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,112.87 = 711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,112.87 = 711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,112.87 × 711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 791,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,962.81/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.66

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