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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,112.26 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,112.26 and 279.34 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,112.26 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,112.26 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,112.26 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 310,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,698.71/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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