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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.69, 1,111.14 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.69, 1,111.14 and 246.93 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.69 : 1,111.14 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.69/1,111.14 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.69x = 1,111.14 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.69x = 274,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,373.80/740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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