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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.96, 1,113.12 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.96, 1,113.12 and 395.63 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.96 : 1,113.12 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.96/1,113.12 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.96x = 1,113.12 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.96x = 440,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,381.69/741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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