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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,111.03 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,111.03 and 278.69 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,111.03 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,111.03 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,111.03 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 309,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,626.70/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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