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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.46, 1,111.39 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.46, 1,111.39 and 394.44 is: 591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.46 : 1,111.39 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.46/1,111.39 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.46x = 1,111.39 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.46x = 438,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,381.33/741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.24

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