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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.93, 1,111.56 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.93, 1,111.56 and 278.72 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.93 : 1,111.56 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.93/1,111.56 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.93x = 1,111.56 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.93x = 309,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,808.45/740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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