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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,111.32 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,111.32 and 394.88 is: 592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,111.32 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,111.32 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,111.32 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 438,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,832.49/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.10

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