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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.95, 1,110.42 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.95, 1,110.42 and 677.06 is: 1,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.95 : 1,110.42 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.95/1,110.42 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.95x = 1,110.42 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.95x = 751,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,815.41/741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.30

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