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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.11, 1,112.34 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.11, 1,112.34 and 394.73 is: 592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.11 : 1,112.34 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.11/1,112.34 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.11x = 1,112.34 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.11x = 439,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,076.08/741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.46

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