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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.71, 1,022.88 and 636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.71, 1,022.88 and 636.76 is: 878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.71 : 1,022.88 = 636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.71/1,022.88 = 636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.71x = 1,022.88 × 636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.71x = 651,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,329.15/741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.15

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