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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.93, 1,113.05 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.93, 1,113.05 and 395.47 is: 593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.93 : 1,113.05 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.93/1,113.05 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.93x = 1,113.05 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.93x = 440,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,177.88/741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.29

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