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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.76, 1,110.91 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.76, 1,110.91 and 307.82 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.76 : 1,110.91 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.76/1,110.91 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.76x = 1,110.91 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.76x = 341,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,954.76/740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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