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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.02, 1,111.52 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.02, 1,111.52 and 308.07 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.02 : 1,111.52 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.02/1,111.52 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.02x = 1,111.52 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.02x = 342,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,426.74/741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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