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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,111.79 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,111.79 and 308.25 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,111.79 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,111.79 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,111.79 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 342,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,707.73/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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