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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,022.95 and 648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,022.95 and 648.22 is: 894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,022.95 = 648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,022.95 = 648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,022.95 × 648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 663,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,096.65/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.06

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