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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.69, 1,112.69 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.69, 1,112.69 and 279.47 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.69 : 1,112.69 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.69/1,112.69 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.69x = 1,112.69 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.69x = 310,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,966.95/741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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