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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.82, 1,110.75 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.82, 1,110.75 and 393.93 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.82 : 1,110.75 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.82/1,110.75 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.82x = 1,110.75 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.82x = 437,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,557.75/740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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