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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.35, 1,112.24 and 626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.35, 1,112.24 and 626.07 is: 939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.35 : 1,112.24 = 626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.35/1,112.24 = 626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.35x = 1,112.24 × 626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.35x = 696,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,336.97/741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.29

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