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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.78, 1,110.77 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.78, 1,110.77 and 220.71 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.78 : 1,110.77 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.78/1,110.77 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.78x = 1,110.77 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.78x = 245,158.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,158.05/740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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