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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,112.70 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,112.70 and 666.20 is: 999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,112.70 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,112.70 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,112.70 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 741,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,280.74/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.30

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