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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.86, 1,112.33 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.86, 1,112.33 and 351.98 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.86 : 1,112.33 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.86/1,112.33 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.86x = 1,112.33 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.86x = 391,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,517.40/741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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