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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.77, 1,111.26 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.77, 1,111.26 and 278.62 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.77 : 1,111.26 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.77/1,111.26 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.77x = 1,111.26 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.77x = 309,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,619.26/740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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