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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.64, 1,114.49 and 395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.64, 1,114.49 and 395.23 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.64 : 1,114.49 = 395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.64/1,114.49 = 395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.64x = 1,114.49 × 395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.64x = 440,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,474.84/741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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