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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.15, 1,112.94 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.15, 1,112.94 and 578.34 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.15 : 1,112.94 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.15/1,112.94 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.15x = 1,112.94 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.15x = 643,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,657.72/741.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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