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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.54, 1,110.78 and 701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.54, 1,110.78 and 701.13 is: 1,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.54 : 1,110.78 = 701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.54/1,110.78 = 701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.54x = 1,110.78 × 701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.54x = 778,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,801.18/741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.25

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