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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,110.35 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,110.35 and 611.04 is: 915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,110.35 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,110.35 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,110.35 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 678,468.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,468.26/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.19

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