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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,111.89 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,111.89 and 308.04 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,111.89 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,111.89 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,111.89 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 342,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,506.60/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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