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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,112.34 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,112.34 and 399.48 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.24 : 1,112.34 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.24/1,112.34 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.24x = 1,112.34 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.24x = 444,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,357.58/741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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