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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.20, 1,112.20 and 308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.20, 1,112.20 and 308.72 is: 463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.20 : 1,112.20 = 308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.20/1,112.20 = 308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.20x = 1,112.20 × 308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.20x = 343,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,358.38/741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.25

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