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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.64, 1,110.92 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.64, 1,110.92 and 611.16 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.64 : 1,110.92 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.64/1,110.92 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.64x = 1,110.92 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.64x = 678,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,949.87/742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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