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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,111.53 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,111.53 and 302.69 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,111.53 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,111.53 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,111.53 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 336,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,449.51/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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