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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.33, 1,112.31 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.33, 1,112.31 and 394.65 is: 592.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.33 : 1,112.31 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.33/1,112.31 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.33x = 1,112.31 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.33x = 438,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,973.14/741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.14

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