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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.25, 1,109.87 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.25, 1,109.87 and 277.94 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.25 : 1,109.87 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.25/1,109.87 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.25x = 1,109.87 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.25x = 308,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,479.70/740.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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