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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,112.01 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,112.01 and 324.66 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,112.01 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,112.01 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,112.01 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 361,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,020.76/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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