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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.17, 1,111.76 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.17, 1,111.76 and 308.03 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.17 : 1,111.76 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.17/1,111.76 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.17x = 1,111.76 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.17x = 342,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,448.33/741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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