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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.10, 1,110.79 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.10, 1,110.79 and 393.69 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.10 : 1,110.79 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.10/1,110.79 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.10x = 1,110.79 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.10x = 437,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,306.92/740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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