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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.36, 1,112.04 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.36, 1,112.04 and 302.62 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.36 : 1,112.04 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.36/1,112.04 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.36x = 1,112.04 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.36x = 336,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,524.03/741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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