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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.89, 1,112.97 and 660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.89, 1,112.97 and 660.88 is: 990.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.89 : 1,112.97 = 660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.89/1,112.97 = 660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.89x = 1,112.97 × 660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.89x = 735,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,539.61/742.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.11

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