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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,111.44 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,111.44 and 639.20 is: 957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,111.44 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,111.44 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,111.44 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 710,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,432.45/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.56

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