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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.18, 1,114.20 and 605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.18, 1,114.20 and 605.10 is: 909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.18 : 1,114.20 = 605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.18/1,114.20 = 605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.18x = 1,114.20 × 605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.18x = 674,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,202.42/741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.63

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