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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.60, 1,116.72 and 681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.60, 1,116.72 and 681.12 is: 1,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.60 : 1,116.72 = 681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.60/1,116.72 = 681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.60x = 1,116.72 × 681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.60x = 760,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,620.33/741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.65

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