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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,110.60 and 719.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,110.60 and 719.77 is: 1,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,110.60 = 719.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,110.60 = 719.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,110.60 × 719.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 799,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,376.56/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.81

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