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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.78, 1,112.51 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.78, 1,112.51 and 351.56 is: 527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.78 : 1,112.51 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.78/1,112.51 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.78x = 1,112.51 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.78x = 391,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,114.02/741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.26

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