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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,019.09 and 663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,019.09 and 663.88 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,019.09 = 663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,019.09 = 663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,019.09 × 663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 676,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,553.47/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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