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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.14, 1,111.73 and 308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.14, 1,111.73 and 308.33 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.14 : 1,111.73 = 308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.14/1,111.73 = 308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.14x = 1,111.73 × 308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.14x = 342,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,772.61/741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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