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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.65, 1,113.97 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.65, 1,113.97 and 395.90 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.65 : 1,113.97 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.65/1,113.97 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.65x = 1,113.97 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.65x = 441,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,020.72/742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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