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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.88, 1,112.56 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.88, 1,112.56 and 351.84 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.88 : 1,112.56 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.88/1,112.56 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.88x = 1,112.56 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.88x = 391,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,443.11/741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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