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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.04, 1,111.88 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.04, 1,111.88 and 308.08 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.04 : 1,111.88 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.04/1,111.88 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.04x = 1,111.88 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.04x = 342,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,547.99/741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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