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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.98, 1,111.88 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.98, 1,111.88 and 279.07 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.98 : 1,111.88 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.98/1,111.88 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.98x = 1,111.88 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.98x = 310,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,292.35/740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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