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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,111.05 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,111.05 and 278.87 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,111.05 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,111.05 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,111.05 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 309,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,832.96/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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