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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.83, 1,113.41 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.83, 1,113.41 and 395.45 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.83 : 1,113.41 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.83/1,113.41 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.83x = 1,113.41 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.83x = 440,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,290.44/741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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