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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,020.41 and 652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,020.41 and 652.54 is: 898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,020.41 = 652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,020.41 = 652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,020.41 × 652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 665,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,862.11/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.45

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