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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,112.84 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,112.84 and 395.07 is: 592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,112.84 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,112.84 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,112.84 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 439,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,649.20/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.96

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