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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.07, 1,111.40 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.07, 1,111.40 and 308.13 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.07 : 1,111.40 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.07/1,111.40 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.07x = 1,111.40 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.07x = 342,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,455.68/741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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