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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.90, 1,112.90 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.90, 1,112.90 and 279.64 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.90 : 1,112.90 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.90/1,112.90 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.90x = 1,112.90 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.90x = 311,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,211.36/741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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