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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.56, 1,112.34 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.56, 1,112.34 and 308.71 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.56 : 1,112.34 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.56/1,112.34 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.56x = 1,112.34 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.56x = 343,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,388.94/741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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