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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,109.88 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,109.88 and 625.32 is: 936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,109.88 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,109.88 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,109.88 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 694,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,030.16/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.31

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