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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.13, 1,110.85 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.13, 1,110.85 and 307.75 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.13 : 1,110.85 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.13/1,110.85 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.13x = 1,110.85 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.13x = 341,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,864.09/741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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