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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,111.33 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,111.33 and 193.08 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,111.33 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,111.33 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,111.33 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 214,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,578.92/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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