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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.70, 1,112.32 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.70, 1,112.32 and 308.75 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.70 : 1,112.32 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.70/1,112.32 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.70x = 1,112.32 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.70x = 343,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,428.80/741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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