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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.45, 1,112.19 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.45, 1,112.19 and 279.27 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.45 : 1,112.19 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.45/1,112.19 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.45x = 1,112.19 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.45x = 310,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,601.30/741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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