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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.25, 1,022.16 and 636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.25, 1,022.16 and 636.68 is: 877.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.25 : 1,022.16 = 636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.25/1,022.16 = 636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.25x = 1,022.16 × 636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.25x = 650,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,788.20/741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.96

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