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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.89, 1,110.56 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.89, 1,110.56 and 301.95 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.89 : 1,110.56 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.89/1,110.56 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.89x = 1,110.56 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.89x = 335,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,338.51/740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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