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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.40, 1,115.61 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.40, 1,115.61 and 395.97 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.40 : 1,115.61 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.40/1,115.61 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.40x = 1,115.61 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.40x = 441,748.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,748.09/742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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