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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,112.51 and 395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,112.51 and 395.15 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,112.51 = 395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,112.51 = 395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,112.51 × 395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 439,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,603.75/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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