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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,106.22 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,106.22 and 641.88 is: 958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,106.22 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,106.22 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,106.22 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 710,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,062.90/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.06

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