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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,111.89 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,111.89 and 247.43 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,111.89 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,111.89 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,111.89 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 275,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,114.94/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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