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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,107.44 and 654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,107.44 and 654.34 is: 976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,107.44 = 654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,107.44 = 654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,107.44 × 654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 724,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,642.29/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.72

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