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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.12, 1,109.84 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.12, 1,109.84 and 277.80 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.12 : 1,109.84 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.12/1,109.84 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.12x = 1,109.84 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.12x = 308,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,313.55/740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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