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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.55, 1,112.02 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.55, 1,112.02 and 279.09 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.55 : 1,112.02 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.55/1,112.02 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.55x = 1,112.02 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.55x = 310,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,348.10/741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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