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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.61, 1,113.08 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.61, 1,113.08 and 395.24 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.61 : 1,113.08 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.61/1,113.08 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.61x = 1,113.08 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.61x = 439,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,931.99/741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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