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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,112.07 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,112.07 and 394.80 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,112.07 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,112.07 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,112.07 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 439,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,042.90/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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