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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.84, 1,111.60 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.84, 1,111.60 and 394.56 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.84 : 1,111.60 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.84/1,111.60 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.84x = 1,111.60 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.84x = 438,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,592.90/740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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