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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.94, 1,111.78 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.94, 1,111.78 and 587.22 is: 879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.94 : 1,111.78 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.94/1,111.78 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.94x = 1,111.78 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.94x = 652,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,859.45/741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.94

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