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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.29, 1,111.71 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.29, 1,111.71 and 278.73 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.29 : 1,111.71 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.29/1,111.71 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.29x = 1,111.71 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.29x = 309,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,866.93/741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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