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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,112.23 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,112.23 and 394.66 is: 592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,112.23 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,112.23 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,112.23 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 438,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,950.72/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.35

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