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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.10, 1,110.26 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.10, 1,110.26 and 393.91 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.10 : 1,110.26 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.10/1,110.26 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.10x = 1,110.26 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.10x = 437,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,344.76/741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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