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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.81, 1,112.35 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.81, 1,112.35 and 395.05 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.81 : 1,112.35 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.81/1,112.35 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.81x = 1,112.35 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.81x = 439,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,431.89/741.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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