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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.18, 1,111.65 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.18, 1,111.65 and 247.59 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.18 : 1,111.65 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.18/1,111.65 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.18x = 1,111.65 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.18x = 275,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,233.42/741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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