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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,022.40 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,022.40 and 709.20 is: 977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,022.40 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,022.40 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,022.40 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 725,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,086.08/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.73

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