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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,111.97 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,111.97 and 279.29 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,111.97 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,111.97 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,111.97 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 310,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,555.15/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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