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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,110.91 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,110.91 and 394.13 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,110.91 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,110.91 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,110.91 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 437,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,837.40/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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