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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,108.56 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,108.56 and 605.12 is: 905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,108.56 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,108.56 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,108.56 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 670,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,811.83/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.03

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