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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.23, 1,111.96 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.23, 1,111.96 and 279.04 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.23 : 1,111.96 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.23/1,111.96 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.23x = 1,111.96 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.23x = 310,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,282.01/741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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