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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.06, 1,111.20 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.06, 1,111.20 and 620.02 is: 928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.06 : 1,111.20 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.06/1,111.20 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.06x = 1,111.20 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.06x = 688,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,966.22/742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.45

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