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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.07, 1,109.90 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.07, 1,109.90 and 307.13 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.07 : 1,109.90 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.07/1,109.90 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.07x = 1,109.90 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.07x = 340,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,878.81/740.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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