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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.43, 1,109.84 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.43, 1,109.84 and 277.89 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.43 : 1,109.84 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.43/1,109.84 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.43x = 1,109.84 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.43x = 308,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,412.05/740.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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