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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.30, 1,111.14 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.30, 1,111.14 and 278.82 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.30 : 1,111.14 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.30/1,111.14 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.30x = 1,111.14 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.30x = 309,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,808.05/741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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