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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.77, 1,108.35 and 664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.77, 1,108.35 and 664.88 is: 992.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.77 : 1,108.35 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.77/1,108.35 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.77x = 1,108.35 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.77x = 736,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,914.21/742.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.12

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