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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.92, 1,111.71 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.92, 1,111.71 and 278.92 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.92 : 1,111.71 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.92/1,111.71 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.92x = 1,111.71 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.92x = 310,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,078.15/740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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