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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.26, 1,110.48 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.26, 1,110.48 and 393.94 is: 590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.26 : 1,110.48 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.26/1,110.48 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.26x = 1,110.48 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.26x = 437,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,462.49/740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.96

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