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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.19, 1,111.93 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.19, 1,111.93 and 308.34 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.19 : 1,111.93 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.19/1,111.93 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.19x = 1,111.93 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.19x = 342,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,852.50/741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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