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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,020.40 and 654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,020.40 and 654.56 is: 899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,020.40 = 654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,020.40 = 654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,020.40 × 654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 667,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,913.02/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.67

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