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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.45, 1,113.36 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.45, 1,113.36 and 395.71 is: 593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.45 : 1,113.36 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.45/1,113.36 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.45x = 1,113.36 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.45x = 440,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,567.69/742.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.40

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