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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.56, 1,111.20 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.56, 1,111.20 and 302.13 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.56 : 1,111.20 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.56/1,111.20 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.56x = 1,111.20 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.56x = 335,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,727.42/740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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