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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.75, 1,111.12 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.75, 1,111.12 and 278.74 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.75 : 1,111.12 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.75/1,111.12 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.75x = 1,111.12 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.75x = 309,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,714.28/740.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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