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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,111.19 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,111.19 and 324.47 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,111.19 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,111.19 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,111.19 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 360,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,547.02/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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