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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.48, 1,111.61 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.48, 1,111.61 and 279.01 is: 418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.48 : 1,111.61 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.48/1,111.61 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.48x = 1,111.61 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.48x = 310,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,144.57/741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.28

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