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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.79, 1,107.25 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.79, 1,107.25 and 654.22 is: 976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.79 : 1,107.25 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.79/1,107.25 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.79x = 1,107.25 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.79x = 724,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,382.01/741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.53

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