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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,105.32 and 639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,105.32 and 639.18 is: 953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,105.32 = 639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,105.32 = 639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,105.32 × 639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 706,498.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,498.44/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.13

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