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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.89, 1,112.05 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.89, 1,112.05 and 279.37 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.89 : 1,112.05 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.89/1,112.05 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.89x = 1,112.05 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.89x = 310,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,673.41/741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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