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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,105.70 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,105.70 and 632.25 is: 943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,105.70 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,105.70 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,105.70 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 699,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,075.66/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.23

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