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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,111.21 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,111.21 and 394.25 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,111.21 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,111.21 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,111.21 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 438,096.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,096.33/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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