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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.78, 1,111.01 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.78, 1,111.01 and 350.56 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.78 : 1,111.01 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.78/1,111.01 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.78x = 1,111.01 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.78x = 389,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,475.67/740.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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