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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,112.96 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,112.96 and 279.74 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,112.96 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,112.96 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,112.96 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 311,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,342.91/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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