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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.86, 1,110.33 and 394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.86, 1,110.33 and 394.35 is: 591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.86 : 1,110.33 = 394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.86/1,110.33 = 394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.86x = 1,110.33 × 394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.86x = 437,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,858.64/740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.01

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