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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,111.55 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,111.55 and 394.47 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,111.55 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,111.55 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,111.55 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 438,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,471.16/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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