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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,022.74 and 631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,022.74 and 631.38 is: 870.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,022.74 = 631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,022.74 = 631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,022.74 × 631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 645,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,737.58/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.34

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