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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.85, 1,112.79 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.85, 1,112.79 and 351.76 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.85 : 1,112.79 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.85/1,112.79 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.85x = 1,112.79 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.85x = 391,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,433.66/741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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