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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.79, 1,111.16 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.79, 1,111.16 and 192.97 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.79 : 1,111.16 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.79/1,111.16 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.79x = 1,111.16 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.79x = 214,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,420.55/740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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