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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.91, 1,111.13 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.91, 1,111.13 and 247.19 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.91 : 1,111.13 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.91/1,111.13 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.91x = 1,111.13 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.91x = 274,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,653.43/740.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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