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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,111.66 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,111.66 and 285 is: 427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,111.66 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,111.66 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,111.66 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 316,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,823.10/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.38

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