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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.66, 1,110.69 and 632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.66, 1,110.69 and 632.40 is: 947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.66 : 1,110.69 = 632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.66/1,110.69 = 632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.66x = 1,110.69 × 632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.66x = 702,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,400.36/741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.07

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