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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,112.55 and 620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,112.55 and 620.74 is: 931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,112.55 = 620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,112.55 = 620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,112.55 × 620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 690,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,604.29/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.71

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