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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.76, 1,113.21 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.76, 1,113.21 and 279.65 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.76 : 1,113.21 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.76/1,113.21 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.76x = 1,113.21 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.76x = 311,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,311.96/741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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