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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.92, 1,112.97 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.92, 1,112.97 and 395.16 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.92 : 1,112.97 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.92/1,112.97 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.92x = 1,112.97 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.92x = 439,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,801.23/741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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