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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.74, 1,113.24 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.74, 1,113.24 and 395.33 is: 593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.74 : 1,113.24 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.74/1,113.24 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.74x = 1,113.24 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.74x = 440,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,091.60/741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.33

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