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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.98, 1,110.22 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.98, 1,110.22 and 374.46 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.98 : 1,110.22 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.98/1,110.22 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.98x = 1,110.22 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.98x = 415,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,732.98/739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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