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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.69, 1,111.13 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.69, 1,111.13 and 307.97 is: 461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.69 : 1,111.13 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.69/1,111.13 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.69x = 1,111.13 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.69x = 342,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,194.71/740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.99

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