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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.50, 1,112.27 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.50, 1,112.27 and 279.23 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.50 : 1,112.27 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.50/1,112.27 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.50x = 1,112.27 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.50x = 310,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,579.15/741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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