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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.80, 1,113.37 and 395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.80, 1,113.37 and 395.43 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.80 : 1,113.37 = 395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.80/1,113.37 = 395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.80x = 1,113.37 × 395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.80x = 440,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,252.36/741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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