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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.67, 1,112.20 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.67, 1,112.20 and 279.21 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.67 : 1,112.20 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.67/1,112.20 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.67x = 1,112.20 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.67x = 310,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,540.83/741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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