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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.59, 1,109.13 and 605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.59, 1,109.13 and 605.51 is: 905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.59 : 1,109.13 = 605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.59/1,109.13 = 605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.59x = 1,109.13 × 605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.59x = 671,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,583.76/741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.61

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