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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,111.61 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,111.61 and 394.17 is: 591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,111.61 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,111.61 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,111.61 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 438,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,163.31/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.29

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