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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.48, 1,109.75 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.48, 1,109.75 and 277.83 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.48 : 1,109.75 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.48/1,109.75 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.48x = 1,109.75 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.48x = 308,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,320.45/740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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