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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.22, 1,111.14 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.22, 1,111.14 and 345.88 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.22 : 1,111.14 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.22/1,111.14 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.22x = 1,111.14 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.22x = 384,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,321.10/741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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