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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,111.10 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,111.10 and 611.54 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,111.10 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,111.10 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,111.10 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 679,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,482.09/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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