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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.08, 1,110.68 and 637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.08, 1,110.68 and 637.67 is: 955.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.08 : 1,110.68 = 637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.08/1,110.68 = 637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.08x = 1,110.68 × 637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.08x = 708,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,249.30/741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.70

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