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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,020.60 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,020.60 and 635.49 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,020.60 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,020.60 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,020.60 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 648,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,581.09/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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