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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.09, 1,110.99 and 704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.09, 1,110.99 and 704.64 is: 1,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.09 : 1,110.99 = 704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.09/1,110.99 = 704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.09x = 1,110.99 × 704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.09x = 782,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,847.99/741.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.35

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